In September of 1962, the Waterloo Church of Christ (now River’s Edge Christian Church) invited men of the area Church of Christ / Christian Churches to a spaghetti dinner and a program. This was the beginning of the Area Men’s Fellowship. At this first meeting, it was decided to have a project for the Men’s Fellowship. At the next meeting, the camp was chosen as the Men’s Fellowship project.

Several properties were investigated, but God opened the door for the Bristow property. Between October 1962 and February 1963, eight churches committed to helping the camp incorporate. The trustee board forged ahead with plans to hold the first camp on the grounds in 1963 but, due to problems drilling a well, the camp had to be postponed for one more year. The first camp was held on June 22, 1964. Since then, many buildings were added and upgrades and improvements were made.

God has provided so many blessings for the camp and blessed the efforts of those with the vision to reach the lost. The Executive Board and Board of Trustees are committed to the future of the camp and any changes that will make the camp relevant and true to God’s Word. May the story continue for years to come! Thank you, everyone – past, present, and future – for your love and service to NEICSC.